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RN Clinical Nurse II- Cardiovascular & Thoracic Critical Care Unit

RN Clinical Nurse II- Cardiovascular & Thoracic Critical Care Unit

UNC HealthChapel Hill, NC, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit is located in the new, state-of-the-art North Carolina Surgical Hospital and is part of the UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care.

This fast-paced, Beacon Award for Excellence-designated, 40-bed unit specializes in the care of critically ill patients with cardiothoracic and vascular disease.

Key Features Of The Unit

  • Located within the advanced North Carolina Surgical Hospital
  • Part of the renowned UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care
  • 40-bed unit with a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
  • Recognized with the Beacon Award for Excellence
  • Provides expert care to patients with cardiothoracic and vascular conditions

Common Surgical Procedures Include

  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
  • Heart valve repairs and replacements
  • Heart transplants and lung transplants
  • Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implementation
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
  • Aortic and thoracic aneurysm repairs
  • Complex esophageal, thoracic, and vascular surgeries
  • CTCCU is currently accepting applications for Night shift OR Rotating schedules.

  • This position qualifies for our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program.
  • UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program - UNC Health CareersBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

    Summary

    Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager / Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.

    Responsibilities

  • Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient / family / caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.
  • Evaluation of Care - Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.
  • Implementation - Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population-appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient / family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and / or those at high risk for discharge planning.
  • Leadership - With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra / interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost-effective care. Gives feedback to co-workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.
  • Patient Assessment - Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs.
  • Planning - Collaborates with patient / family to prepare or update the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begins to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
  • Research - Reads journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability.
  • Other Information

    Other information :

    Education Requirements

  • Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
  • If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date.
  • Licensure / Certification Requirements

  • Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
  • Professional Experience Requirements

  • One (1) year of nursing experience.
  • Knowledge / Skills / and Abilities Requirements

    Job Details

    Legal Employer : STATE

    Entity : UNC Medical Center

    Organization Unit : Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit

    Work Type : Full Time

    Standard Hours Per Week : 36.00

    Salary Range : $33.88 - $47.91 per hour (Hiring Range)

    Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

    Work Assignment Type : Onsite

    Work Schedule : Night Shift

    Location of Job : US : NC : Chapel Hill

    Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : No

    This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and / or to apply for a career opportunity.

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